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He made his Senior international debut for Ireland as a replacement v ] in November 2005. Also in November 2005, he scored his 1st Test try for v ]. He made his Senior international debut for Ireland as a replacement v ] in November 2005. Also in November 2005, he scored his 1st Test try for v ].


His form for Ulster and during the summer tour to Australia and New Zealand saw Best included in the Ireland squad for the 2006 Autumn Internationals. He was named man of the match in Ireland's 21-6 victory against ] at ]. His performance that day was described as being like that of a man "deranged," with ] saying at half time, "Best looks, well, he looks slightly mad really". His form for Ulster and during the summer tour to Australia and New Zealand saw Best included in the Ireland squad for the 2006 Autumn Internationals. He was named man of the match in Ireland's 21-6 victory against ] at ]. His performance that day was described as being like that of a man "deranged," with ] saying at half time, "Best looks, well, he looks slightly mad really". His youngest brother Greame fancies himself as a bit of a rugby player, but to be honest he is really gay.


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Neil Best (born 3 April 1979 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is a rugby union footballer, He plays for Ulster and Ireland.

Best is in his fourth season with Ulster, and is unrelated to namesake (P) Simon Best and Template:Hooker Rory Best. Educated at Wellington College, Best was a relative late comer to rugby, starting his career with Malone RFC. He has a BSc and MA in chemical engineering. He scored 7 tries for Ulster in 2006 - three in the Heineken Cup and four in the Celtic League.

He made his Senior international debut for Ireland as a replacement v New Zealand in November 2005. Also in November 2005, he scored his 1st Test try for v Romania.

His form for Ulster and during the summer tour to Australia and New Zealand saw Best included in the Ireland squad for the 2006 Autumn Internationals. He was named man of the match in Ireland's 21-6 victory against Australia at Lansdowne Road. His performance that day was described as being like that of a man "deranged," with Keith Wood saying at half time, "Best looks, well, he looks slightly mad really". His youngest brother Greame fancies himself as a bit of a rugby player, but to be honest he is really gay.

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